Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he has endorsed any governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State election, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said unity among party members is crucial to securing victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, noted that although the APC stands a strong chance of […]

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed his loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying he did not criticise or question the President as misrepresented in some reports.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass, theft and unlawful possession of a firearm in Keffi Local Government Area of the state.

By Dickson Omobola Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Q & N Sports Development Ltd, Prince Adewale Adegbite, has said sports, not academics alone, can secure a brighter future for Nigerian youths. Adegbite, while lamenting Nigeria’s poor representation at the last Olympic Games, said it exposed the urgent need for grassroots sports development and […]

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken of his disappointment after missing a decisive penalty in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer in Ita-Asu village, via Owode-Egba, in Ogun State. The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Owode-Egba Police Division on Friday, May […]

Thousands of Arsenal fans put their pain at missing out on European glory to one side Sunday as the club celebrated its first Premier League title since 2004 with a parade in London.

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2026 after earning an estimated $300 million during the 2025/26 season, according to Forbes.

The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers, while maintaining efficient airport operations. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday, said the move was critical as the state steps up surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) […]

At least 219 people were injured and 780 arrested following violent clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League final.

….Aide to Plateau Speaker Denies Claim By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Former member of the House of Representatives, George Daika, has alleged that his convoy was attacked by hoodlums in Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State amid tensions surrounding the ongoing State House of Assembly rerun election and collation of results. Daika made the […]

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said Nigeria’s security challenges will be overcome through sustained federal efforts, support from security agencies and international collaboration.

South Africa’s national football team has postponed its departure for the FIFA World Cup after visa challenges disrupted travel arrangements for several players and officials.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to a presidential ticket allegedly being promoted by a political group.